Handbook
Purpose
The purpose of the Navigator Choir Club is to foster the
love of music and the vocal talents of those students who are willing to
participate and learn above and beyond what is offered in general music
class. We hope to sing quality and
enjoyable music that will enhance our vocal and musical talents. Once
established, it is the hope that performance opportunities will become
available for our students as we act as ambassadors of Navigator School. Our focus on excellence, team building,
outstanding musicianship and integrity of character will be the building block
principles of the group.
Attendance
Rehearsal
Attendance is
expected and required of all choir members.
Our rehearsals are Mondays from 3:45-5:00pm.
Excused absences
will be counted as excused only when I receive a note, phone call or email (lmerte@pcs.k12.mi.us) from a parent or
guardian. Excused absences include
illness, unavoidable doctor/dentist appointments, etc. Please do your best to let me know no
later than 11:00AM on that Monday,
if you must be absent from a choir rehearsal.
I will try to check my email and/or messages during my lunch hour
each Monday.
Unexcused absences will be counted as those rehearsals
missed with no prior warning, or no note from a parent/guardian. Two unexcused absences will result in
dismissal from the choir for the semester. You may rejoin the following
semester. It is important that we all work together and learn the value of our commitment
to each other as a musical family.
Performance
attendance is required of all choir members.
An unexcused absence from a performance will result in dismissal from
the choir. We need everyone! Notification
on all performances will be communicated and share both via email as well as on
our website in advance. (If there is a
family conflict please discuss this with me in advance.)
Behavior
Rehearsal
behavior must be excellent at all times.
Because rehearsal time is limited, we must make the best use of our
time. Excess talking and horseplay will
not be tolerated. If a behavior problem occurs the parents will be notified by
phone or in person. Any discipline problems that occur during a rehearsal could
be grounds for dismissal from the choir.
Performance
behavior must be flawless. When we
are on stage or away from our campus, we are in the spotlight representing Pinckney
Community Schools. Our behavior should
always reflect how mature and well-behaved students are from our school. Any discipline problems that occur during a
performance or away from our campus could be grounds for dismissal from the
choir.
Tuition Cost
I
had hoped that the entire cost of the Navigator Choir Club might be supported
by our PTO but unfortunately, those funds have been greatly reduced. In an effort to provide a quality music
experience for your student a tuition cost of $10.00 per child for each
semester has been established. (Should
this expense be a challenge for any family a limited amount of scholarships are
available)
Uniform
All choir members
will be asked to dress alike for performances. Nice black pants/skirt, dark
socks and/or tights, white t-shirt and black closed toe shoes will be worn.
Choir sweaters will be provided. In the
future we may decide we’d like to purchase a t -shirt/polo shirt.
Website
Please make sure you are
receiving emails from us. If you have not received an initial email from me
please double check at the sign out table the email address we have on record
for you.
Snacks
Singing is a lot of hard work and I’d like to have
a brief time for snack directly after school. Would you please pack a simple after school snack that your child
can enjoy. (please no peanuts!) Following
school dismissal at 3:45 students will have an opportunity to use the rest room
and eat a quick snack. We will begin
singing at 4:00.
Parent Volunteers
I would love to have Parent Volunteers! I have had
some interest already and would like to form a “Parent Advisory Group” in the
future. If you would be interested in
helping please let me know on the return handbook form.
Pick-Up Policy for Choir Members
Students should be picked up outside room 443 in the
Performing Arts Wing after choir. In
order to assure the safety of all of our students, we have a pick-up policy. Prior
to the start of rehearsal each student will sign in. This will also be the record of their
attendance. At 5:00pm I ask that you enter the building (Performing Arts Door)
and sign your child out. This is to help ensure the safety of our students.
CONTACT
Calendar
Semester One
Oct 13
Oct 20
Oct 27
Nov 3
Nov 10
NO REHEARSAL/PARENT CONFERENCES
NOV 17
NOV 24
DEC 1
DEC 8
DEC 15
(HOPE TO HAVE A HOLIDAY
PERFORMANCE)
Semester Two
JAN 26
FEB 2
*Thursday, FEB 5th (Fall Awards - sing at School Board Mtg 7pm)
FEB 9
FEB 16 – NO REHEARSAL/WINTER BREAK
FEB 23
MARCH 2
MARCH 9
MARCH 16
MARCH 23
MARCH 30
TBA –
(HOPE TO HAVE A SPRING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY)
PERFORMANCE
DATES - TBA
Receipt of Parent
Handbook
We have
had an opportunity to read and review the expectations in the Parent Handbook
for the Navigator Choir Club. I have discussed these expectations with my
student and understand the responsibilities.
______
Enclosed is $10.00 for the Semester for my student. (Checks can be made out to
Pinckney Community Schools)
_____ Yes I’d like to volunteer. My information and contact is:
Parent
Name ______________________________________________
Email
_____________________________________________________
Phone #
__________________________________________________
____ Yes
I’d like to be on a “Parent Advsory Board”
Here is
our complete contact information
Student
Name ________________________________________________
Parents/Gaurdian
Names:
Contact
# ____________________________________________________
Email
________________________________________________________
If I am
not able to be reached an emergency contact # is:
Name
_________________________________________________________
Phone
_________________________________________
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